Jidvei Gewürztraminer (75cl, 12.5%)

An aromatic white wine from the Târnave region of Romania, made by Jidvei. The 2018 vintage earned a Gold Medal at the 2019 Berlin Wine Trophy and scored 88 points at the Decanter World Wine Awards. Jidvei cultivates vineyards in Târnave and operates Crama Tauni, a gravitational wine cellar designed for aromatic varieties. The nose is intense, with rose petal, Turkish delight, dried florals, lychee, coconut ice and warm spice. The palate opens with concentrated lychee and rose, then reveals a slightly spicy character, remaining smooth and velvety. The finish has good persistence, with lingering floral and spice notes and a faint bittersweet quality.